Milwaukee Combo Wrenches

[Stuey]

I don't know how I feel about Milwaukee's new combination wrenches.

But I can see this - I was happy to hear these magical words: "We didn't want to skip sizes."

The smaller sets aren't as complete - no 11/32" in the smaller wrench set (boo).

The chrome looked and felt plasticky, but they said these are pre-production models. The production tools will have similar chrome as the swivel ratchet and socket set that came out recently: http://toolguyd.com/milwaukee-swivel-ratchet-socket-set/

 

[Jeremy77]

I've got several pairs of Milwaukee locking pliers and the ratcheting screwdriver and have been very pleased with them. Their hand tools do seem a notch above the other mid tier brands out there. Those squared sockets are a good idea and look nice to me. Not sure about those wrenches though. They're somewhat bulky/clunky looking and that open end looks like it's ready to chew and maul some fasteners up. Like flank drive/ wright grip to the nth power. Guessing with them being aimed more towards contractors, carpenters etc. I can see their point though.

 

[Stuey]

I think they're aiming towards mechanics with these. They also have a 4pc prybar set coming out.

I think they're trying to differentiate, and are selling in sets to simplify SKUs and reduce costs.

I missed the part where they explained why the open end has many grooves like that.

 

[Wamsutta]

They have the Carlyle open end with the teeth. Swell.

 

[JoJoSnap]

they dont juxapose well the way i been hoping for to see that to happen...FOR EXAMPLE that Wright in USA. THAT NAME "MILWAUKEE"AND ITS MADE IN CHINA, I FOUND THIS VERY ODD, Goes in the trash. I would stick with Dewalt hand tools or gearwrench anything CHINESE MADE...


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[superautobacs]

Judging by the looks of the open end, the OEM might be Infar.

 

[gdocktor3]

They have the Carlyle open end with the teeth. Swell.

I was trying to figure out if those were teeth or a flank drive type open end. Why would they do that.....

 

[Stuey]

Judging by the looks of the open end, the OEM might be Infar.

Nice find!

The number of grooves on the top and the pattern of grooves on the lower jaw seems to match.

 

[Ign]

Does the metric really top at 22? They should have included a 24 (and force themselves to skip 23)

 

[Ign]

Oh and Fedwrench should be happy - they did get the red/black correct, yes?

 

[SRSemenza]

Not sure about the wrenches but I like the sort of combo storage. It combines both rack and tray style into one. And has size labels. And the way the angles and wrench line up reverse for a good fit in a drawer.

Seth

 

[d.mcfarland]

I really like how they were more concerned with marking sizing then they were with making sure their logo had ample space and prominence.

 

[Fedwrench]

Oh and Fedwrench should be happy - they did get the red/black correct, yes?

I prefer red and blue but, I'll settle for black.

Are they long pattern or standard length?

I think I'll stick to my Carlyle wrenches

 

[Stuey]

I prefer red and blue but, I'll settle for black.

Are they long pattern or standard length?

I think I'll stick to my Carlyle wrenches

I believe standard length.

 

[tonyciambrone]

As with every other milwaukee hand tool thus far, I will pass.

Love the m18 lineup. All the hand tool's are just plain gimmicky coming from Big Red.

I guess they saw FD+ and Wrightgrip and said, if one set of grooves is good, 8 sets is Milwaukee Good?

 

[Ign]

As with every other milwaukee hand tool thus far, I will pass.

Love the m18 lineup. All the hand tool's are just plain gimmicky coming from Big Red.

I guess they saw FD+ and Wrightgrip and said, if one set of grooves is good, 8 sets is Milwaukee Good?

Nah, as a guy who makes bright light at least several times a week their locking c-clamps (ie vise grips) are great. Their dykes are nice (although not particularly better or worse than anything else on the market), their scissors KICK *** and the 8-in-1 (or whatever) screwdriver ain't bad.

 

[rlitman]

As with every other milwaukee hand tool thus far, I will pass...

You should give their screwdrivers a closer look.

... their scissors KICK ***...

There, I wouldn't agree. They're good, by modern scissors standards, but only because we've grown accustomed to disposable ****, ever since some guy in Finland with a penchant for orange decided that we should all switch to scissors stamped out of sheet. Compare them against a 50 year old pair of forged Wiss shears with inlaid blades, and you'll never look back.

 

[Wamsutta]

I was trying to figure out if those were teeth or a flank drive type open end. Why would they do that.....

They're just teeth; slows down your engagement and marks up the fastener. You can get the same style open end without the teeth with Cornwell, and Cornwell's engagement is super fast.

 

[Trey T]

It looks like they took a combination of designs from SO (flank/teeth) and Bonney or Mac (handle w/ recessed radius).

What's unique about the set is how comprehensive in size they are, more than Mac and a lot more than SO set. The other fantastic feature is the painted number-size that's designed for the blind ... lol

 

[Stuey]

And now there are ratcheting wrenches too.

http://toolguyd.com/milwaukee-ratcheting-wrenches/

 

[kctyphoon]

Eh - pass..

 

[DerekV]

144 positions, dual pawl 72T = unnecessary, adds extra bulk, smaller pawls so likely weaker than a traditional mechanism.

No offset or reversible lever or longer length = bummer.

That price...HA.

Milwaukee, too many *facepalms* recently, you're killing me.

 

[kctyphoon]

What's a facepalm

Anyway - if the above mentioned is true, here's company info

https://taiwantoday.tw/news.php?unit=7&post=117720

I think it's funny that they mention - "has sold to such US companies like snap on", and half a page down "wind up being sold for up to 5 times the price the manufacturer was paid - prompting Taiwan companies to start their own brands" lol..

 

[bwringer]

I love the giant painted size markings, and that they use different colors for metric v.s inch.

As someone noted earlier, I'd want to know that larger wrench sizes were available -- 24, 27, 30, 32, 34, 36mm. Hell, at least the 24mm -- I use this all the time. I'd hate to buy a set that only went up to 22mm.

 

[JR 42]

Their asking prices for these wrench sets make on- sale Carlyle sets look like a great deal, and I didn't see any indications on their website that singles or larger sizes are available.

Does anyone know for sure these are made in Taiwan? The black sets are Chinese, right?

What's a facepalm

You've probably seen this one before...

 

[Stuey]

I love the giant painted size markings, and that they use different colors for metric v.s inch.

As someone noted earlier, I'd want to know that larger wrench sizes were available -- 24, 27, 30, 32, 34, 36mm. Hell, at least the 24mm -- I use this all the time. I'd hate to buy a set that only went up to 22mm.

They're not. At least not yet?

Milwaukee's hand tool strategy has been to bring sets to market. Screwdriver sets, wrench sets, and a socket set.

I don't know why. But I also don't see them changing things anytime soon.

 

[ChevyEFI]

You've probably seen this one before...

everyone knows that is a Picard.